I am pretty much unpacked but can't say that I'm settled.
There is still organizing to do, lights to hang and smaller pics and accessories to hang. The worst is over though - painting is done and the kitchen is reno'd. and functional.
It ended up being a complete makeover.
I prefer white cabinets so I had the dark brown ones painted white and added new hardware.That's all - just white cabinets and new knobs. That's all I wanted!
But then I knew the beige countertop would look awful so I put in a black laminate one - well not ME but you know. Oooh now what about that ugly beige backsplash? I love glass tiles but it seems like everyone else does too! So I went with your classic white subway tile and added a narrow strip of glass tiles down the centre. I had the bulkhead painted a dark grey with a hint of plum (the glass tiles have black/greys and plum).
It all seemed great - until you looked down at the beige vinyl floor!
So I had a light grey porcelain tile installed - I actually wanted slate but it has a rough texture which is not very wheelchair friendly - especially in small spaces.
Dominoes anyone?
I never made an accessible kitchen for the sake of resale (although I never plan on moving again - EVER!) but I did buy a new slide-in range with the controls at the front to make cooking safer and a pull-down faucet with a single lever to also make life a little easier for me.
I finally thought the kitchen was taken care of - until that is I discovered water and mould in the dishwasher. Whaaat!!! - it wasn't like that when I bought it!!
Apparently the garburetor was broken and I don't know the mechanics of it but I guess they are both inter connected. So, a new garburetor and a repaired and cleaned dishwasher and I was good to go.
Or so I thought!
It seemed that the new range from Sears had some issues - 3 to be exact. After 3 visits it finally worked as it was meant to be!
So FINALLY here is my new kitchen. I am really happy with the way it turned out. It's not big but it is all my design and best of all it's all mine (not a rental) - it's a good feeling. My husband would be proud.
One of my least concerns is turning out to be my biggest. The ramp onto the patio! A large patio with room for my patio furniture and barbecue as well as a covered area and electrical outlet for my scooter were on my 'must have' list. I managed to find just that. With a ramp installed it would be perfect - well it is - if someone pushes me! For now, my scooter is parked in my dining room till I come up with Plan B. Why do they have to have the blasted lip anyways - it is not required in townhomes or houses - just condo's!
My scraproom?? Well, it is or I should say WAS coming along good. The room is painted and most is unpacked and organized There was just a valance and light to install and a desk to buy.
It's looking good eh?
That is until my contractor painted the laundry room and put everything in my scraproom!
And there it sits - until next week at least.
Here's a sneak peek of the patterns and colours it will be.
Patience my dear, patience.
So hopefully I will get a desk next week and the room will be cleared (again!).
SOON I will be able to open my Etsy Shop and get back to work! Well, I call it work - not really but yeah we'll call it that - LOL.
With everything going on I thought I wouldn't even have time to think about scrapbooking - but I can't wait to sit back, turn on some music and start creating again.
I hope to be back soon!
